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Almac Group Opens North American Headquarters and Production Facility
Almac Group opened its $120 million North American headquarters and production facility in May of 2011. Located in Souderton, Pa., the 240,000-sf complex includes a three-story, 74,500-sf office building and a 165,600-sf facility for the production, analysis, and distribution of clinical trial supplies. The project team included Francis Cauffman Architects, Skanska USA Building, Genesis Engineering, and Barry Isett & Associates. Construction began in July of 2008.
Queen of the Valley Hospital Uses BIM to Build Acute Care Facility
Queen of the Valley Hospital is building a three-story, 72,000-sf acute care addition in Napa, Calif. Wright Contracting of Santa Rosa is using BIM (Building Information Modeling) to construct the $65 million facility. Designed by CO Architects, the addition will house surgical suites and an intensive care unit. Occupancy is expected in 2013. LEED Gold sustainable design certification will be sought for the project. Queen of the Valley Hospital is affiliated with St. Joseph Health System.
Samsung Breaks Ground on Biologics Plant
Samsung broke ground in late May of 2011 on a $305 million biologics manufacturing plant in Incheon, Korea. The 274,000-sf complex will include a 30,000-litre cell culture vat and a laboratory for pharmaceutical and biosimilar research and development. Construction is expected to reach completion in 2012 with production commencing in early 2013. The biologics manufacturing plant will comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) protocols.
Jones Lang LaSalle and Pacific Medical Buildings Form National Strategic Development Alliance
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) and Pacific Medical Buildings (PMB) have announced the formation of a strategic alliance to deliver ground-up real estate solutions to healthcare organizations. The venture looks to capitalize on the strengths of each organization, combining PMB's investment capital, track record of developing healthcare facilities, and national reputation with Jones Lang LaSalle's consulting and development expertise, local execution capabilities, and national business development relationships.
Raytheon Builds Public Safety Regional Technology Center
Raytheon will open the 27,000-sf Public Safety Regional Technology Center in Downey, Calif., in September of 2011. Raytheon has invested $2 million in renovating the facility, which will support the creation of advanced communication technologies for public safety agencies. The building will house research and testing laboratories, training areas, and space for logistics, maintenance, and systems support.